Champagne Region, France Video

Enjoy this video stroll around the Champagne - very bubbly!

Champage-Ardenne is located in the northeast of the country, bordering Belgium, and consists of four departments: Aube, Ardennes, Haute-Marne, and Marne. The region is famous for its sparkling champagne. Its rivers, most of which flow west, include the Seine, the Marne, and the Aisne. The Meuse flows north.

Drink it up:

Some of the cheapest properties are located in Champage-Ardenne

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Fascinating France Video

Enjoy 50+ minutes of this professional video about France. Just under half of video about Paris.

France is a country with a long and dramatic history. A country of unique flair and picturesque old towns, fortresses and castles and also a country of beautiful landscapes. Today Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. First established by the Celts, next used strategically by the Romans and then the domain of the Sun King. Les Champs Elysees is the French metropolis' magnificent avenue and surely one of the most beautiful in the world, with wide boulevards, shady corners and large volumes of traffic.

This is a journey to many corners of France - a fascinating journey not to be missed!

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Tour of Biarritz with Video

The town has a wide choice of sporting activities riding, walking, subaqua diving, tennis, squash.
Biarritz is a chic resort on the Atlantic coast close to the Spanish border - it might have lost some of its gloss but there is still much to enjoy in Biarritz and close by Pyrenees. A Taste of France has an interesting post about Biarritz. Here is an extract from the post. ...

There are 10 golf courses in the area.

The town is a world class surfing centre and has several beaches.

The town has some interesting museums a Biarritz history museum at Rue Broquedis 64200 and a chocolate museum.

The chocolate museum is on 14, Avenue Beau Rivage 64200

We liked the Museum of the Sea where you can see seals, sharks etc.

A good way to get your bearings is to take a ride on the little train. It takes you round the town centre it runs every 40 mins.

The town centre has been altered to make more pedestrian areas.

There is a covered market at Les Halles open in the mornings we liked the local Basque ham. The town has all the usual shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Original Article: The seaside town of Biarritz

Video Tour of Biarritz:

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Video: Top 10 Sights in Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France is a combination of France and Germany mixed perfectly together for tourists. The city is chock full of museums and half timbered houses and whether you just wander the Grande Ile or focus on Petite France the city is amazing. Have a Picon beer and enjoy life going by.

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Top 10 Items to Bring Back from Paris and Video Guide

There is plenty to enjoy in Paris, and time will never allow you to visit everywhere! Save time on those essential presents to bring back for relatives, partners and friends. Here are some time saving ideas from girlsguidetoparis.com

1. Candles and tea from Mariage Frères

2. Gifts from the gift shop at Hôtel de Crillon marked with the hotel’s logo

3. Macaroons from Pierre Hermé (these won’t last long) or Ladurée

4. Chocolates from Patrick Roger

5. French herbs and spices from Goumanyat. Also, the nearby G. Detou offers teas, chocolates, nuts and sardines—a veritable wonderland of foodie gifts.

6. Berets in all different colors and crystal Eiffel Towers for the kids. These can be found everywhere, but there are a number of shops that run along the street beside Notre Dame.

7. Goodies from the Rodin Museum gift shop—they have a small faux Rodin sculpture of the artist’s hands, which is a piece that we adore.

8. Pistachio oil from Huilerie Artisanale J Leblanc et Fils

9. Vintage Chanel/Hermès from the Marché aux Puces, Didier Ludot or Les Trois Marchés de Catherine B

10. Foie gras (make sure it’s not refrigerated). Comtesse de Barry is a good brand, as is Pierre Champion.

More ideas and the addresses where to find the prezzies: Top 20 or More Items to Bring Back

Video: Shopping in Paris

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The 7 Wonders of France?

In this article we explore seven more unusual destinations which will allow you to see a little more of what France has to offer holiday makers who stroll off the beaten track.

They are:

1. The Machines of the Isle of Nantes
2. Sunset in St Jean de Luz
3. Cheeses of the Midi-Pyrenees Region
4. Mont Saint Michel
5. France in Miniature (Versailles)
6. Paris Catacombs
7. The Massif Central

Here is ane extract about Massif Central
The Massif Central is a mountain range which is located in the very centre of France. Although a popular ski holiday destination for the French, it is rarely frequented by tourists of other nationalities who prefer the more famous Pyrenees or Alps. The Massif Central offers just as good skiing and also features pristine lakes, castle ruins and picturesque villages too.

Do you agree that these are the 7 Wonders of France? Please comment with your suggestions.

Full details and Photos: 7 Unique and Unusual Destinations in France

Massif Central Video

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Video: Top 12 Reasons To Visit The Rhone Alpes

Top 12 Reasons to Visit the Rhone Alpes, France

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Albi - one of the 5 Towns to Visit in France with video((Albi,Tarn,Midi-Pyrenees,Video))

Five towns you should visit outside of Paris! According to Matt Long they are:

1. La Rochelle
2. Cahors
3. Angouleme
4. Albi
5. Avignon

I have been to all but Albi. I was fortunate to visit Angouleme when the car race around the ramparts was on - so this was quite spectacular. So here is what Matt has to say about Albi. Albi is in the Tarn region of the Midi-Pyrenees.

I could be making this up, but I’m convinced that 1) Albi gets a bad rap and 2) I don’t like that fact at all. Like I said, maybe this is just conjecture but I don’t think many people outside of France have ever actually heard of Albi and that’s a shame. Located in the heart of the incredibly green rolling hills of the Tarn region, Albi is an absolute treasure. I’m a history fan, and I loved learning more about the tragic history of the Cathars, which culminated in and around Albi more than eight hundred years ago. But on the lighter side, Albi was also the birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec, the famed French artist of the 19th century. The Toulouse-Lautrec museum conveniently located in the heart of Albi has just been renovated and it is a masterpiece of modern design and museum management. I truly enjoyed roaming the galleries admiring the impressive display of Toulouse-Lautrec works.

Read the complete article with some superb photos: Five French Towns You Should Visit ASAP

More About Albi
Tourism:  Official Albi Tourism
Video: Albi's recent inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List does justice to one of France's most beautiful cities.

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The Making of the Cote d'Azur

How did the Cote d'Azur or French Riviera develop into such a chic resort area for the rich and famous? This extract explores the history and development of the Cote d'Azur ...

A century ago, the French Riviera had become the most stylish winter holiday spot for European royalty and aristocrats, particularly the British, who journeyed to Menton, Nice and Cannes for the gentle climate. These high society visitors soon created their own well-mannered enclave. They sipped tea in the exotic gardens of Belle Epoque villas, surrounded by blossoming almond and mimosa trees. They introduced cricket, croquet, lawn tennis and golf to the Côte d'Azur, and organized charming thés dansants where only English was spoken. Come April, they packed up and went home, before the hot weather arrived.

Then along came the Americans, and the Côte d'Azur would never be the same. As early as the 1880s, the warm temperatures and crystalline turquoise sea began to attract wealthy entrepreneurs and artists who crossed the Atlantic hoping to create their own private Eden. Many were as eccentric as they were visionary, and left their indelible mark on the Riviera landscape and lifestyle.

Complete Article: Inventing the Riviera

More historic coverage about French Riviera on video:

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Dordogne Gite Business Reduced for Quick Sale - French Property of the Week

Price reduced from 300,000 to 245,000 euros - this has great income potential, and is bargain at this price. Gite business consisting of renovated owners accommodation and two gîtes. Character property with income. Garden 2721m2. Viewing recommended. This complex is situated in a popular village with shops and restaurant, and is right on the Dordogne/Charente border, popular in the summer months with tourists wanting to explore the area.

Town: La Roche Chalais
Department: Dordogne
Region: Aquitaine
Price: € 245,000

The gites are to be sold fully equipped right down to the last teaspoon. This is an up and running gite complex and with a little effort and good advertising could be a very profitable business.

More Photos and Property Details: Dordogne Gites

Dordogne
The Dordogne is a popular area of France with good travel access by autoroute or air - airports at Bordeaux, Bergerac and Limoges. Dordogne has become one of the favourite destinations of British immigration to France, (more than 20 000 in 2006), but most take care not to stay more than six months per year, in order to avoid being considered resident in France.

Explore the Dordogne
Get a flavour of the area with this video travel guide, and explore the River Dordogne:

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Rock on with Roscoff France!((Roscoff,Finistere,Video))

A Taste of France have an interesting post on Roscoff along with some lovely photos. Roscoff can be your first impression of France, and fortunately Roscoff creates a good one, read on ...

Roscoff is an attractive fishing port in Brittany - in the western Finistere department.It has a ferry terminal about 2 miles from the town centre. For Brittany ferry service from Plymouth and a Irish ferry company

This is our first visit to Roscoff we took a short break with Brittany ferries.We landed in Saint Malo and did a scenic route to Roscoff.Where we stayed for 3 nights Bed and breakfast in a nice Hotel overlooking the harbour.Before catching the ferry a 5 minute drive away.The ferry took about 5 hours for the crossing then unfortunately it took a further 2 hours to open the bow door so we could get off.

We really liked the town it has a nice seafront with plenty of space to park.Several cobbled street with gift shops, restaurants and bars to walk round. Prices were reasonable we bought a large baguette each for a picnic lunch full of ham cheese and salad for just over 2 euros.We normally stay in a gite in the countryside so it made a nice change to walk round the cobbled street in the evening.

Enjoy Video Tour of Roscoff area:

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Renovated House with Barns and Cottages - Just Reduced: French Property of the Week

This fully renovated house is situated in a peaceful hamlet close to the village of Lignac. Beautiful 3 bed house with barns, cottage and large garden.

Attached to the property are 2 barns. To the rear of the property is a lovely large walled courtyard garden area in which are 2 stone outbuildings.

Behind this walled courtyard area is a further lawned garden in which is an above ground swimming pool and in total the property has around 1.000m² of land.

This is a lovely property in a friendly hamlet with fantastic neighbours to the front and surrounded by countryside to the rear.

Town: Nr Lignac
Department: Indre
Region: Centre
Price: € 149,500 - just reduced by 30K

More details and Photos: Lignac House and barns

Nearby Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, Indre :

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The Alternative Wine Tour de France with video

Fed up with all the coverage of the Tour de France? One of the other features of French Life is the love of wine! So why not go on a tour of France and sample the local wines on the way? Don't forget your breathalyser kit in your car though!

On Canada.com there is a great post about such a tour - here is an extract ....

The Tour de France is a 22-day, grueling test of endurance. Tasting through 22 French wines may not be the sporting equivalent, but someone’s got to do it. The Tour travels and circumnavigates a path through many of France’s storied wine regions; Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône and Languedoc. The wine tour goes deeper, making stops in lesser known regions like Savoie and Jura. Here are 11 notes with 11 days to go.

Alsace
Pfaffenheim Cuvée Bacchus Gewurztraminer 2010 looks to wine a stage with its progressive and ambulatory nature like the “Cannibal,” Eddy Merckx. At once steely but also possessed of a creamy, recriminatory lycheeness. A Gewurztraminer island in a sea of mediocrity, less bitter, less off-dry. A comeuppance of residual sweetness and forward thinking expression.

Champagne
Henriot Souverain Brut Champagne operates as opulent, bombastic bubbles. Conspiratorial instigator, non-traditionalist and anti-establishment. Cassius to Caesar and to Frazier. Agitated rope-a-doper laden with tropical citrus and guava to belie yeast, smoked nuts, clay and toast. The mousse is persistent if relegated to the ring’s perimeter and the cheap seats of the Colosseum.  Tasted twice.

Burgundy
Louis Picamelot Brut Cremant De Bourgogne is continental breakfast at the round table where dry toast cuts a linear radius through pious citrus, namely lemon and grapefruit. A strong-armed, knightly representative for the anthology of the Burgundian bubbles culture. A polarizing character, the lance of the lot.

Pascal Marchand Meursault 2010  would make for an intriguing tête-à-tête comparison to the Tawse Quarry Road from Moray’s other guy, peer Paul Pender. Marchand’s Chardonnay is multi-layered, zesty and intense. Pear and hazelnut stand out but so too does oatmeal, in an elemental, periodic way. Which leads ne’er the cheerleader MV to comment, “egg salad sandwich.”  White Burgundy with regard to the atom. 

Domaine Gille Côtes De Nuits-Villages 2009  is cheap talk and wine, for Burgundy that is. Clean, pure Pinot fruit, black raspberry scent. On the border of simple, elegant, well-priced Villages. Will give you the best of its love.

To continue on the Wine Tour: A wine tour de France

Remember Oz's and James TV series on Touring France - drinking their way around France. Here is their view on Champagne:

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Lavender Time in Provence

One of the most beautiful sights in France - the lavender fields of Provence. Not only is the view picturesque but the perfume wafts over you.

French Essence conjures up a lovely vista - you can almost smell it

It is lavender time in Provence and as you cans see, lavender is the centrepiece of our garden in summer. It forms a band between our farmhouse and the olive groves… almost a division between work and play… Although anyone who gardens would know that lavender is all work and not much play. It is worth it… the cutting back, the weeding between the rows and all the other efforts that make it spectacular. The lavender this year is early… it started to bloom a couple of weeks ago… and right now it is at its vibrant best… Lavender flowers start out as a soft, almost baby blue colour and as the blossoms open, the hue intensifies until the tiny blooms become a potent shade of violet… As the colour deepens so does the fragrance… Imagine the heady perfume that wafts in the evening air…

Lavender is a natural habitat for bees… I enjoy walking underneath the purple haze and listening to the ‘buzz’… this sound has a way of making all things seem right in the world… Like me, the butterflies adore this paradise… I love their gentle floating motion, as they wing their way in and out of the bushes… At the end of the season, we clip the lavender back and tie it into bundles… Sometimes, when time permits, I collect the dried flowers and leave them in bowls around the house… at other times I stack the bundles in baskets and use them to light the fire in winter… the natural oil makes for a great fire-starter…

Full article and lovely photos: Provence, Lavender, The Alpilles Mountains

Enjoy this video about Lavender in France:

References:
Official Tourist Office Alpilles
Property in Provence

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Festival Time in France

With the weather improving(!!!), time to get out and enjoy yourself in France. Make the most of all the festivals around the country. Here are a selection:

Paris

• Beginning on July 14, and running for about a month in each arrondissement of Paris, is the arts festival Quartier d’Eté, where you can experience ballet, art, music and theatre. Most events are free.

• July 14 is also Bastille Day (la fête nationale), which marks the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution. Fireworks and a variety of events can be experienced throughout the country.

• The Open-Air Cinema festival celebrates the art of film. Enjoy films en plein air for free beginning July 25 in the Parc de la Villette in Paris. It’s another fantastic opportunity to have a picnic.

• The Théâtre de Verdure du Jardin Shakespeare, in Paris’s beautiful Bois de Boulogne, is the setting for a series of plays in the park, beginning in May and running through the summer. Most performances are in French.

Outside of Paris
• Jazz à Vienne Lyon Session, a jazz festival in Vienne, about 30 kilometers south of Lyon, on the Rhône River, is held in a Roman theatre from the end of June to mid-July. Erykah Badu headlines this year, so the music isn’t strictly jazz.

• July marks the Festival d’Avignon, which is one of the country’s oldest and best-known arts festivals, featuring cinema, music, dance and theatrical events. Performances are held in over 20 venues across the city, including the Palais des Papes.

• Held annually in August in the town of Aigues-Mortes, not far from Montpellier, Fêtes de la Saint-Louis is a treat for the history buff, as it celebrates the Middle Ages. There’s a reenactment of the arrival of Saint Louis IX (who reigned from 1226 to 1270), with a tavern erected in the middle of town. The free event takes place this year from August 25 to 26 and includes a fireworks display!

• Proving that there must be a festival for anything and everything in France, Moncrabeau, in the southwestern region of the country, invites voyagers in August to witness the largest yarn-pulling event of the entire year: the Liars’ Festival. International competitors come together to fib, lie, pull legs and slap thighs in this festival of fibbery. In the end, the king of the liars is crowned. For only 5 euros you, too, can compete.

Full article: Spring and Summer Festivals in France

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Delights of Aveyron and videos

Came across an extensive article about the Averyron in deepest Midi-Pyrenees. The Photos in the article are quite splendid! Wikipedia introduces Aveyron as follows: The department is part of the current Midi-Pyrénées region. It is surrounded by the départements of Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot, Hérault, Gard, Lozère, and Cantal. The highest point in the department is the summit of Le Signal de Mailhebiau at 1469 m (Plateau of Aubrac). Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat is used as a reservoir to provide drinking water supplies for the region.

It surprised me to discover The Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region in mainland France and is larger than the Netherlands. The Aveyron tucked away in the South-West of the Massif Central is the area which I visited. Extensively wooded, the deep valleys providing lines of communication between the many towns and villages.

The landscape is dominated by the deep clefts gouged out by ancient glaciers and powerful rivers. The many picturesque towns are either nestled in these valleys or sit high on the surrounding hills replete with castles and impressive Romanesque churches.

There is a great deal of history throughout the region, it is culturally very diverse and the cuisine is equally as varied.

The majority of my own trip involved a variety of outdoor pursuits which was great fun but meant there  was not always time available to properly explore this fascinating destination. This is a region rich in history, much of it dating back to the ‘One hundred years war’ between England and France and also the religious wars involving the Protestant uprisings against the Catholic king.

Article continues with visits to

• St Antonin Noble Val
• Bruniquel
• Najac
• Peyre

There were plenty of other noteworthy small towns passed through on this trip, Ste Eulalie de Cernon with its Vélorail of the Larzac, Creissels and Saint Affrique are just a few worth going out of the way to see.

To read the complete article and admire the photos: Cultural Aveyron; Enchanting Villages and Mystical Castles

What a lovely place to have an Aveyron property!

Here are a couple of videos to give you a flavour of the Aveyron Department:

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Your own Chateau in France for 318,000 euros

17th century château enjoying a quiet setting in central France close to the Tronçais forest.

It consists of 3 U-shaped buildings around a courtyard. The main building flanked by an octogonal tower is composed of three apartments; original features : stone spiral staircase, cathedral tile.

All on 1.61 hectares, with former moats in water forming a small pond and bordered by a stream.

Of course, a lot of work needed.

Town:	St amand Montrond
Department:	Cher
Region:	Centre
Price:	€ 318,000

More details and photos: Cher Chateau

What is the Cher area like?
"South of Paris and between Burgundy and the Loire Valley, the Cher department is best known for having one of the most famous cathedrals in France at Bourges - although wine lovers might prefer to head for the vineyards of Sancerre to sample the local wines.." More

View to Die for in Collioure - French Property of the Week

Imagine waking up to this beautiful view every day. C'est Jolie!

Live in a spectacular house designed by a famous architect in the 1970s.

4 bedrooms , 3 bath 3 toilets, lots of patios all arround the house.

In need of a facelift but this house is one of a kind, and needs to be viewed to be appreciated.

Town: COLLIOURE
Department: Pyrenees-Orientales
Region: Languedoc - Roussillon
Price:     € 1,700,000

Collioure is the gem on the Mediterranean coast near the Spanish border. Everybody who visits will fall in love with the port.

More Photos and Details: Collioure House

To get a flavour of Collioure - enjoy this video

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SNCF - new Speed Coach Service

SNCF are launching a "Speed" coach service based in Lille -  including 3 trips a day to London. SNCF hopes to roll this out across France and Europe offering low cost travel.

They are competing against Megabus.com and Eurolines.co.uk

Eurolines provides regular services to nearly 30 destinations in France including Paris CDG Airport, Paris, Calais Port, Calais Citie Europe, Dunkerque, Lens, Lille, Rouen, Strausbourg, Mulhouse, Dijon, Chamonix, Tours, Angers, Nantes, Rennes, Bellac, Limoges, Brive, Souillac, Cahors, Montauban, Poitiers, Niort, Saintes, Bordeaux, Agen and Toulouse.

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7 Wonders of Provence

Katie Bell has written a contentious article about the 7 Wonders of Provence. Her list includes:

1. Marseille
2. Château des Baux de Provence
3. Carrières de Lumières
4. Le Phébus & Spa
5. Roussillon
6. Avignon’s Papal Palace
7. Arles

Although I agree with a few - what about Aix-en-Provence, Verdon Gorges, Camargue and Saint-Remy de Provence?

Here is an extract from her personal view - one of my favourites:

Roussillon
Deemed one of the seven most beautiful villages in all of France, this is an absolute must-stop for an itinerary. (Note: I realize I keep saying that, but as I mentioned, it’s very hard to choose favorites in the region). The entire village is washed in rich sunburnt shades of ochre, (a natural dye taken from the local soil, no other color is allowed for buildings). Climbing to the top along narrow streets lined with flower boxes, boutiques and galleries rewards with sweeping countryside vistas of Provence. Take photos and enjoy a deep sigh of contentment at such beauty then make your way back down for a glass of wine in the local café.  Planning your visit for Thursday is advisable because it is market day and you’ll find booths lined with colorful scarves, wine, salami, olive oils, artwork and jewelry.

Read more about her seven choices: The Seven Wonders of Provence

Video Tour of Roussillon

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Beaches of Brittany

The Telegraph has a great article about the Beaches of Brittany plus some of the other delights of Brittany. All you need is some good weather! Fortunately, there are other places to visit if the rain falls or the winds blow ....

If there’s one word that British visitors indelibly associate with Brittany, it’s beaches. Great beaches are everywhere you look, from the posh north-coast watering hole of Dinard, beloved by nineteenth-century British aristocrats, to any number of humbler family resorts strung along the entire, endlessly intricate and gloriously unpredictable coastline.

Some of the region’s abundant strands of sand bustle with life and energy, lined with hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets; others lie tucked away at the end of unpromising little rural lanes, rewarding those who take the trouble to find them with splendid, unspoiled isolation.

There’s much more to Brittany than beaches, though. For many centuries this was a proudly independent realm, with closer connections to Britain than France; Brittany was after all “petit Bretagne”, as opposed to “Grand Bretagne” across the Channel.

The pan-Celtic traditions of that era are still going strong; the Breton language remains proudly spoken, while cultural festivals celebrate Celtic music and dance. And local history stretches back even further than the Celts, as evidenced by the ancient standing stones and mysterious burial mounds of places like Carnac, Locmariaquer and Camaret.

Brittany’s most striking towns are the walled medieval citadelles that once guarded its borders with France – places like Dinan, Vitré and the ports of St-Malo in the north and Vannes in the south. The further west you go, into the Celtic heartland, you’re in wilder territory, where vestiges of ancient forests survive around villages such as Huelgoat.

Brittany is one of those destinations where the longer you spend in one place, the more there seems to be to discover. You don’t have to tour the entire region to find variety and stimulation; base yourself in one small resort, and you’ll find plenty to engage you nearby. Recommendations include, say, Ploumanac’h on the northern “pink granite coast”; Camaret, on the Crozon Peninsula in the far west; or Carnac in the south.

Full article and photos: Brittany travel guide

Video Tour of Brittany:

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Fresh Croissants Madame? Unlikely!

migueldante.com reports on the great croissant debate! Freshly made or heated up? Read on ...

Sacré bleu! Fresh-baked croissants—long an iconic gastronomic symbol of France—are an endangered species, at least according to a new study that has the nation in an uproar.

It seems that in recent years more and more of the flaky, buttery crescent-shaped pastries sold in boulangeries—pastry shops—are frozen and then heated up on-site and sold to unwitting customers believing they are purchasing freshly made croissants. 

“Around one viennoiserie [croissants and other puff pastries or cakes] in two in our ‘traditional’ bakeries is now industrial,” Philippe Godard, spokesman for the French bakery and patisserie business federation told The Telegraph last week.

Apparently, there is a little French law loophole that has allowed this to happen stating that while boulangers can only call themselves such if they actually make their own bread,  no such rule applies for the viennoiseries they sell in their shops.

Gastronomic purists are certainly up-in-arms over the claims, as fresh baked goods are an important part of the unique and beautiful French culture. Now, bakeries who do make all of their pastries fresh are going out of their way to announce that all of their viennoiseries are fresh-baked every day on site. The baker's federation union of France is now devising a plan to print up and distribute "home-made viennoiseries” labels local bakers can stick on their shop windows to announce to their customers they sell only fresh-baked goods.

Read the full article here: Mon Dieu! True Croissants Dying Out in France with video How to Make Croissants

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